My 2024 Houston Kidney Walk Fundraising Page
Misty Brooks
Misty Brooks
Why I Walk
I walk because too many families (like mine) are coping with this devastating chronic illness, and thousands more will face an unexpected kidney disease diagnosis in the year to come.My name is Misty, and I have Stage 5 Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD). I am one of over 12 million people worldwide affected by this disease. While I am one of the blessed ones who already have a donor and a surgery date, that is not the case for the thousands of dialysis patients around Houston.
I walk to support the lifechanging work of the National Kidney Foundation:
- To ensure that families will have a place to turn when they need answers.
- To keep up the fight for policy changes to protect kidney patients and living donors.
- To drive innovation in transplantation and get more loved ones off the kidney transplant list.
Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is a chronic genetic condition causing uncontrolled growth of fluid-filled cysts in the kidneys. As these cysts grow, they damage healthy tissue, leading to high blood pressure, complications, and often kidney failure. Although there is no cure yet, we can find hope through action! 🤲
By sharing my story and supporting the Kidney Walk, we can make a real difference in the fight against PKD. Every donation and every bit of awareness brings us closer to a cure. 🩵
Join me to help spread the word, support research, and offer hope to all those affected. Please feel free to share this post to spread awareness today! 📣
Thank you for your time and support.
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